This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Reds injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURY NEWS
OF Michael Toglia
Injury: Dislocated right shoulder
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Aug. 21 game after injuring himself diving to make a catch. Trainers popped his shoulder back into place, X-rays came back negative and his range of motion is good, but the Reds are waiting for a chance to get an MRI. (Last updated: Aug. 21) More >>
UTIL Spencer Steer
Injury: Right wrist sprain
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Likely 2027
Status: Examined in Arizona Aug. 21, and will be reevaluated during the week of Sept. 7. Manager Terry Francona said Steer’s chances of returning in 2026 are “lessening,” as he is not expected to begin swinging again until Oct. 1. (Last updated: Aug. 21) More >>
RHP Graham Ashcraft
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: May 29 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August/September
Status: Threw his second live BP session vs. hitters on Aug. 18 at Great American Ball Park. Is scheduled to throw live BP at Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 22 and begin a rehab assignment there Aug. 25. (Last updated: Aug. 19) More >>
LHP Brandon Williamson
Injury: Left shoulder fatigue
IL date: April 30 (transferred to 60-day IL May 6)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Made fourth rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville Aug. 16, tossing 3 2/3 innings and allowing five hits and one run, while striking out two and walking none. Had a target of 70 pitches and threw 63 (47 strikes). (Last updated: Aug. 16) More >>
RHP Hunter Greene
Injury: Damaged right ulnar collateral ligament
IL date: Aug. 5 (retroactive to Aug. 2, transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 11)
Expected return: Likely 2028
Status: Underwent his second Tommy John surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug. 12. His recovery timeline is expected to be 12-18 months. (Last updated: Aug. 13) More >>
OF Blake Dunn
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: June 28 (moved to 60-day IL on Aug. 6)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had elbow surgery Aug. 3 with an internal brace being inserted. Recovery and rehab is expected to take six months. (Last updated: Aug. 5) More >>
RHP Jose Franco
Injury: Right flexor mass strain
IL Date: July 30 (Minor League 7-day IL, retroactive to July 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings as 27th man in doubleheader vs. Cleveland on July 28 before exiting with discomfort and being optioned to Triple-A Louisville the following day. Will be shut down from throwing for a minimum of two weeks. (Last updated: July 30)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 21
• RHP Tony Santillan: Activated from 15-day IL
• RHP Zach Maxwell: Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
Aug. 19
• RHP Ron Marinaccio: Elected free agency instead of accepting outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville
Aug. 18
• OF Noelvi Marte: Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
• C Will Banfield: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
Aug. 17
• RHP Zach McCambley: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville as 27th man for doubleheader
• LHP Kent Emanuel: Contract selected from Triple-A Louisville, then designated for assignment
• RHP Ron Marinaccio: Designated for assignment
• RHP Zach Maxwell: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville